Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (Pinderfields Hospital)
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By Road
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- Pinderfields Hospital is situated approximately 1 mile from Wakefield City Centre on the Aberford Road (A642).
The postcode for sat-nav is WF1 4DG. - There are Blue Badge bays on the right of Bar Lane and in front of the hospital main entrance.
There is a main visitor car park on the right of Bar Lane.
The visitor car parking operates on a pay on exit system.
- Pinderfields Hospital is situated approximately 1 mile from Wakefield City Centre on the Aberford Road (A642).
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By Bus
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- There is an onsite bus stop which is located close to the main entrance.
Visitors can use Metro's online journey planner to plan their journey by bus.
The hospital offers a free bus service between Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield hospitals.
Service 113 takes patients and visitors between the three hospitals, seven days a week.
The shuttle bus is the blue bus stop. - There is an onsite bus stop.
- The onsite bus stop is red and located close to the main entrance.
The onsite bus stop is located 42m from the main entrance - side door entrance.
The shuttle bus stop is blue and is located along Bar Lane.
The shuttle bus stop is located 131m from the main entrance. - The bus stop is sheltered with bench seating and has space for a wheelchair user.
- The route from the onsite bus stop to the main entrance has a slight downwards slope.
The surface is block paving.
The route from the shuttle bus stop has a slight downwards slope and there are three zebra crossings on the route.
- There is an onsite bus stop which is located close to the main entrance.
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By Train
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- The nearest rail station is Wakefield - Kirkgate station which is 2.1km away.
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Useful Links
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- Metro's Journey Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Metro Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Wakefield Train Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Pinderfields Hospital)
- To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
- There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on Level B of the main hospital building.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01924 542 972.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers can be found at the main entrance lobby, next to reception.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, adjustable beds and crutches.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
- Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.
Hospital Parking (Emergency Short Stay Car Park)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located outside the emergency department, on the right side of the hospital.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 238cm x 475cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 7in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 20 minutes. only.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the emergency entrance.
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Comments
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- There is currently ongoing building works adjacent to the Emergency Department which have significantly reduced the parking at this entrance.
- All parking is currently a maximum of 20 minutes.
- There is currently ongoing building works adjacent to the Emergency Department which have significantly reduced the parking at this entrance.
Outside Access (Emergency Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 150cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Opening Times (Accident and Emergency Department)
- This service is open 24 hours.
Reception (Main Emergency Reception)
- The Emergency Department reception is located directly in front of the main Emergency Department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main Emergency Department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
- The height of the reception desk is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the desk.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access (Accident and Emergency Department)
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- No Braille signage is available.
- No tactile signage is available.
- No pictorial signage is available.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Waiting Room / Area (Main Emergency Waiting Area)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the Emergency Department entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Reception (Central Area Nurse's Station)
- The Central Area nurse's station is located directly in front of the Emergency Clinical area.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
- The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- If the clinical desk is not manned, visitors should go to the end of the nurse's station (which is shown in photographs 3 and 4).
Entrance (Emergency Clinical Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Emergency waiting area.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Cubicle 12)
- There is / are 9 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cubicle 12.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Plaster Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Plaster Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Entrance (Resuscitation Area)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located inside the Emergency Department central area.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
Reception (Resuscitation Nurse's Station)
- The Resuscitation nurse's station is located in the Resuscitation Area.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Resuscitation Area entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
- The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The nurse's station is enclosed, with an unmarked door which is visible from the department entrance.
- Visitors are directed to knock and wait at the door, and staff will come out to them.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Resuscitation Cubicle 5)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Resuscitation Cubicle 5.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is electric.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Entrance (Majors Area)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located inside the Emergency Department central area.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm.
Waiting Room / Area (Majors Area Relatives Room)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 28m from the Majors Area entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Major Cubicle 15)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Major Cubicle 15.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Bay A)
- There is / are 14 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Bay A.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is electric.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Reception Waiting Area - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main Emergency Department waiting area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main Emergency Department entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 268cm x 200cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Majors Area - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the Majors Area corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Majors Area entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 190cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Resuscitation Area)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the end of the Resuscitation Area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Resuscitation Area entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Central Area)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the Central Area corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Majors Area)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the end of the Majors Area corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Majors Area entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Main Emergency Waiting Area)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the main Emergency Department waiting area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main Emergency Department entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Pinderfields Hospital)
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level B, C, D and E.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level B, C, D and E.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level B, C, D and E.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
- Hospital Entrances link (new tab) - click here.
- Hospital Public Toilets link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting to and Getting Around the Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
